2026-2027 School Aide Posting - D97

New York City Department of Education; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

New York City Department of Education in New York City is seeking a School Monitor to relieve teachers of routine non-teaching tasks and assist with classroom and school operations.

The role involves supervising students during entry, lunch, dismissal, and drills, helping with clerical work, distributing materials, and ensuring a safe, orderly environment in the school. A high school diploma is not required; minimum 4 hours per day, five days a week.

Qualifications

• No high school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work with supervisors and school staff.
• Good human relations and dependability.
• Ability to stand/walk long periods and handle light lifts.

Responsibilities

• Relieves teachers of non-teaching duties under supervision.
• Monitors yard, hall, lunchroom and study areas.
• Assists with textbooks, supplies, and clerical tasks.
• Checks reports and library lists as needed.
• Supports orderly arrival and departure of bus students.
• Supervises lunch service and student conduct during meals.
• Supervises daily activities including entry, dismissal, drills.

Skills

Attendance & punctuality

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under supervision

Team player with responsibility

Job description

• Under the supervision of the principal or of a teacher, relieves teachers of school activities which do not require teaching or other professional skills
• Relieves teachers such as yard, hall, lavatory, study hall and other monitorial and patrol duties.
• Handles, stores, and distributes textbooks, instructional supplies and special materials.
• Assists with clerical work of a routine nature.
• Assists in maintaining order in the lunchroom and facilitates lunch service.
• Assists with school clerical work of a routine nature.
• Checks reports, notes, library lists, etc.
• Handles the arrival and departure of children transported to school by bus.
• Receives the children in the lunchroom, directs them in washing, in disposal of wraps, and in lining up for lunch service.
• Additional duties as requested by teacher or principals.
• Facilitates the service of lunch to young children. Assists older children in obtaining lunch. Oversees the return of dishes and utensils and the disposal of refuse.
• Supervise and lead children in all daily activities, including entry, dismissal, lunch and emergency drills.

Minimum Selection Criteria

• No High School Diploma or GED required
• Excellent record of attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrated ability to work with supervisors and other school-based staff.
• Demonstrated history of good human relations.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently carry out assignments.
• Bilingual candidates may be considered for schools with student or familial language needs.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of the day.
• Ability to lift objects weighting no more than 10 lbs.
• Experience working with students, preferably high school-age.
• Ability to hold high school students to high expectations.
• Team player with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Hard-working, urgent, and energetic.

Anticipated Work Schedule

Monday-Friday. Hours vary by school. Minimum of 4 Hours per day, five days per week

As Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

Application

School: P79M/Horan School High School

Location: 55 East 120 th Street, New York, New York 10035

School Contact: Reynaida Babb – Assistant Principal

School Contact: Reynaida Babb – Assistant Principal

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